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A statement regarding the Board of Governors meetings today

by
Staff Writer
/ Nashville Predators

Today, the National Hockey League Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale ot the Nashville Predators to a prospective ownership group led by David Freeman.The following statement was released by Freeman regarding the vote:

“Personally, and on behalf of our ownership group, we thank NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the NHL’s Board of Governors for their vote and confidence in us as an ownership group and their ongoing support of Nashville as an NHL market.

This is another big step in the process of completing the purchase of the franchise and solidifying its future in Nashville.

We have several more steps to take related to the purchase and operation of the franchise, including seeking review and approval of the proposed lease changes from the Sports Authority and Metro Council. We look forward to working with both groups and moving forward to make the Predators successful on and off the ice.”